The KGB's Curiosity About Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and the Influence of Meditation in America
The KGB found Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram and teachings fascinating.
Influential Americans, including Hollywood personalities and public opinion makers, attended the school and returned with ideas of meditation and isolation from societal and political issues.
The KGB viewed these individuals as naive and easily manipulated.
Introspective meditation taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi encouraged Americans to avoid getting involved in real issues and to focus on personal harmony.
The KGB believed that having a population of duped Americans was more beneficial to their agenda.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and other gurus capitalized on the naivete and stupidity of Americans.
The KGB's interest in this brainwashing technique suggests they believed it to be effective in demoralizing the United States.
